The new Aged Care Act is based on a risk-based Regulatory Model. The strengthened regulatory model sets out how the aged care sector will operate when the new Act starts.
As the Commission already operates as a risk-based regulator, the strengthened regulatory model will support the Commission to continue to direct resources to the areas of highest risk and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality aged care services.
To learn more about the strengthened regulatory model including:
- how the new model will work
- new programs to be regulated
- provider obligations and support.
Visit:
- The Department of Health and Aged Care – Aged care regulation and oversight under the new Aged Care Act
- The Department of Health and Aged Care – Provider obligations and support
To learn more about the Commission’s Regulatory Strategy 2024-25 which outlines our current risk-based model visit Regulatory Strategy 2024-25.
Our Regulatory Strategy is informed by:
- evidence-based practice and the Commission’s recent Independent Capability Review.
- changes signalled by the new Aged Care Act
- conversations we are having every day with older people, providers and workers.
We will revise our Regulatory Strategy ahead of the commencement of the new Act. This will include a consultation process, and we will communicate when the Strategy is finalised so that everyone understands our regulatory approach.
